Retiring the Flag

One night, the closing ceremony was a Flag Retirement. The boys learned that the American flag should be burnt in a fire when it gets too old and worn out to be flown properly. They were able to witness a flag retirement and then they were able to partake in it also. The staff had cut a flag up into tiny pieces and each boy was able to throw their piece into the fire. Then they saluted that flag. The boys were extremely reverent and respectful during this ceremony. I was in tears! It was a peaceful, yet proud moment for our family.